HR Framework
Resource date: 30 Sep 2022
Author: DHR
Publisher: UNFPA PD
Authority of the UNFPA in Matters Relating to Human Resources
Secretary-General’s Bulletin which delegates to UNFPA’s Executive Director formal authority in matters related to human resources.
Charter of the United Nations
Provisions of the Charter of the United Nations relating to the service of the staff of the Organization. They apply to all UNFPA staff.
Delegation of Human Resource Management to UNFPA-appointed Representatives
Outlines the scope of the delegated authority that is provided to UNFPA representatives on various human resources related matters.
Human Resources Policy in UNFPA
Human Resource policy framework that outlines the hierarchy which applies at UNFPA in respect of human resources related rules, policies and practices.
Policy and Procedures for Organizational Structuring
The purpose of the policy is to set out UNFPA’s human resources policy and procedures for carrying out organizational structuring such as establishing or realigning entire organizational units as well as managing changes to individual posts. This document also outlines special placement and selection measures for realignments of organizational units, and sub-processes for post design, classification, and reclassification.
Staff Regulations and Rules
Under the Charter of the United Nations, the General Assembly provides Staff Regulations which set out the broad principles of human resources policy for the staffing and administration of the Secretariat and the separately administered funds and programmes. The Secretary-General is required by the Staff Regulations to provide and enforce such Staff Rules as are considered necessary to support the Staff Regulations. They apply to all UNFPA staff members.
